Jerry Jones Addresses Dallas Cowboys’ Lack of Pursuit of Derrick Henry

Another week, another interview for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who made his first appearance on Shan and RJ on 105.3 The Fan of Audacy since his heated exchange last week with the station’s hosts over the team’s lack of movement during the offseason.

Jones expressed surprise at the attention the incident received, suggesting it was not as significant as was made out to be.

“I’m surprised last week got so much attention,” Jones said. “I love the work you do.”

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Before being invited, Jones brought up the subject of running back Derrick Henry, who the Cowboys reportedly wanted to sign during the offseason.

Henry, a three-time All-Pro, currently leads the league with 873 rushing yards. He helped the Ravens to their fifth straight victory Monday night 41-31 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he had 169 rushing yards. It was his fourth 100-yard rushing performance of the season and his third performance with over 150 rushing yards.

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Jones dismissed the speculation, stating that Henry’s style of play would not have suited Dallas’ offense and that his high salary demands would have made it difficult to manage the team’s cap space.

“I don’t know if he would have a career year in our situation,” Jones said. “We don’t run that type of offense at all. Derrick Henry didn’t fit (because of) managing the (salary) cap.”

The veteran guard was reportedly interested in joining the Cowboys this past offseason, but Henry made it clear the Cowboys never contacted him.

The Cowboys now face the consequences of missing a player who could have significantly improved their offense. As a result, they currently rank last in the league in rushing yards, averaging just 77.2 yards per game after seven weeks.

In contrast, the Ravens lead with an impressive average of 210.9 rushing yards per game.

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